| Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T. | |
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 Cover art of the PlayStation 2 version | |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publishers | Banpresto (Arcade) Bandai (PS2) Namco Bandai Games (PSP) |
| Platforms | Arcade,PlayStation 2,PlayStation Portable |
| Release | Arcade
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| Genres | Action-adventure,Anime |
| Modes | Single player,Multiplayer |
Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T. (機動戦士ガンダムSEED 連合vs.Z.A.F.T.) is a third person arcade game based on theGundam Seed franchise. It was developed in 2005 byCapcom[1] and published byBanpresto,[2]Bandai, andNamco Bandai Games[3] in Japan. Similarly toMobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, the player can choose to ally themselves with either O.M.N.I., Z.A.F.T. or Blue Cosmos and fight against the other factions. The Arcade Mode has 9 stages plus a bonus Extra Stage.[4]
On November 11, 2005, aPlayStation 2port was released in Japan which featured new pilots and units from the sequelGundam Seed Destiny, as well as new unlockable features.
A sequel,Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed Destiny: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T. II was released in 2006.
In April 2007, A port of the game was also released for theSony PSP by Bandai Namco Games in Japan.[5][6] In addition to the extras available in the PlayStation 2 version of the game, the PSP version includes an all new Mission Mode with missions based on the plot of the anime. Aside from the new mode, the PSP version is an otherwise direct port of the PlayStation 2 version with all unlockables from PS2 version already unlocked in the PSP game without the need to play Arcade Mode several times.
This mode provides the same basic gameplay as the original arcade, with the added bonus that players may configure various fight settings to customize the gameplay. The AI skill level, along with Damage dealt/received, round time, boost gauge, and other options for Arcade battles, may be adjusted in Game Options. Players may also choose to engage in cooperative gameplay with a friend in the Arcade multiplayer co-op mode. However, not all units in the game are playable in this mode. In August 2005, it was revealed that the restriction that characters could only pilot mobile suits which they had piloted in the anime was removed, allowing players to select any character and unit they wanted.[7]
Versus Mode features all playable units in the game, including units you cannot select in Arcade Mode. This mode supports up to 4 human players[8] or play against 3 AI opponents in a free-for-all deathmatch or in teams. The PlayStation Portable version uses the PSP's Ad Hoc mode to connect players but does not support Game sharing so each player must have their own copy of the game.
In Mission Mode, the player must first choose between allying with O.M.N.I. or Z.A.F.T. About half-way through the storyline, players can choose to either continue serving their original alliance or defect to the Orb Union. Players start off with two of four basic units, depending on their initial alliance. Players fighting for the O.M.N.I. forces start off with the FX-550 Skygrasper and UWMF/S-1 GINN WASP. Those playing as Z.A.F.T. pilots are given the TFA-2 ZuOOT and UWMF/S-1 GINN. As the game progresses, players will also acquire new units after beating certain missions. Additionally, points awarded after each mission allow players to upgrade to better mobile suits by filling up their SP gauge (similar to leveling up with anEXP gauge in most RPGs). Different units are made available depending on the choice of upgrades selected by the player.
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開発はストリートファイターなど格闘ゲームに実績のあるカプコンが行なっており[Developed by Capcom, a company with a proven track record in fighting games including Street Fighter]
バンプレストは「機動戦士ガンダム0079カードビルダー」と「機動戦士ガンダムSEED 連合 VS. Z.A.F.T.」を出展。ゲーム関連ではおそらく一番の注目を集めていた展示内容だった。[Banpresto exhibited "Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Card Builder" and "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Rengou vs Z.A.F.T." These exhibits were probably the most attention-grabbing game-related exhibits.]
バンダイナムコゲームスが2005年11月に発売したゲームソフト。[Game software released by Bandai Namco Games in November 2005.]
さらに、CPU戦のステージ9をクリアした後に、「ノーコンティニュー」かつ「パイロットランクが"SEED"」という条件を満たした場合に、EX（エクストラ）ステージが出現。[Additionally, after clearing Stage 9 of the CPU Battle, if the player fulfilled the conditions of using "No Continues" as well as "Pilot Rank 'SEED'", an EX (Extra) stage will appear]
また2007年4月にプレイステーションポータブル版が発売された。[A PlayStation Portable version was also released in April 2007.]
今度はPSP用ゲームとして同じくバンダイナムコゲームスが「ガンダムSEED 連合VS.Z.A.F.T. PORTABLE」を発売した。店頭での販売価格は4400円前後。[Now, Namco Bandai Games released "Gundam SEED Rengou VS Z.A.F.T PORTABLE", also for PSP. The retail price is about 4,400 yen.]
『連合vs. Z.A.F.T.』は、好きなモビルスーツを選択し、2on2の対戦を楽しむことができる『機動戦士ガンダム vs.』シリーズ最新作。これまでは使用モビルスーツを選択した際に、「原作アニメでそのモビルスーツに搭乗したことのあるキャラクター」しかパイロットにすることができなかったが、8月下旬にはプレイヤーが自由にパイロットを選ぶことが可能になるという。["Rengou vs Z.A.F.T" is the latest installment in the "Mobile Suit Gundam Vs." series, where players choose their favorite mobile suit and enjoy 2-on-2 battles. Until now, when selecting a mobile suit, only "characters who have piloted that mobile suit in the original anime" could be selected as pilots, but in late August, players will be able to freely choose their pilots.]
1レバー4ボタンの操作系や、2on2のチームバトルといった基本要素は前作を踏襲[Basic elements such as the 1-lever, 4-button control scheme and 2-on-2 team battles are the same as in previous titles]